Locations farthest away from Seattle. 1  Ãle de la Possession, Crozet Islands, French Southern Territories, 12,148 mi. 2  Port-aux-Francais, French Southern Territories, 11,850 mi. 3  Marion Island (Prince Edward Islands), South Africa, 11,509 mi.  Amsterdam Island, French Southern Territories, 11,223 1  mi. Mawson, Antarctica, 11,035  mi.
Syphilis transmission can occur when infected lesions come in contact with the soft skin of the mucous membrane found inside the vagina, urethra or with an abrasion during vaginal, oral and anal sex, even if there is no sexual penetration.
Syphilis is a bacterial STI that is caused by the bacteria Treponema pallidum. It is generally a very rare STI, but it can cause serious and permanent damage to the body if it is not cured. In some rare cases, particularly where treatment is not available, syphilis infection can cause death.yphilis can be cured with antibiotics. Remember, a person can reacquire syphilis infection, so their partner(s) should also be tested. Impact if not treated. Untreated Syphilis can cause potentially life-threatening complications, and permanent damage to the brain, heart, bones, and blood vessels.